Schubert Electorate

Mrs HURN (Schubert) (15:31): Today, I would like to rise to address a couple of the exciting things that have been happening in my local community and ultimately to get on the record my best wishes to all the football teams, netball teams, hockey teams and all those fantastic sports that are heading into the winter finals which we love so much.

Just last week, I had the great pleasure of attending a couple of schools for their Book Week. I started out my week at Paracombe Primary School, which is in the southern part of my electorate, and they asked me to choose a book to read. Given that I know that the Matildas have been a topic of conversation right across the globe, I could not go past looking at a book called We Are Matildas. That was a really fantastic book that talked about teamwork. When I arrived at Paracombe Primary School to speak to everyone, from all the little kids from reception all the way up to year 6, they were so excited about the book I had chosen.

A number of the kids had Sam Kerr as their favourite player and, as has been reflected on in the motion before the parliament at the moment, the passion and the pride we are seeing in not just adults across the state but in the nation and the world, and the inspiration that is giving to all South Australians, whether they are male or female, have been truly remarkable. It was lovely to be able to bring them along that journey, although the book did predict that it would be a Matildas' victory. That did not happen in the end, as we have seen, but hopefully in the years to come and world cups to come we can see the Matildas, led by Sam Kerr, taking out that trophy once and for all.

I also had the opportunity to visit Tanunda Primary School, where all the kids from reception up to year 6 did a fantastic job in their Book Week parade. I think that Book Week is a fantastic opportunity for kids to really express their creativity, to be able to put themselves in the shoes of their favourite fictional or non-fictional character and to share that with their friends.

A couple of favourites I saw included Parker Stollznow, who was dressed up as the Lorax. His mum did a remarkable job, and he actually won. For his last Book Week, he took out the Best Dressed, so that was fantastic. His younger sister Ivy dressed up as Cindy-Lou Who from The Grinch. It was fantastic, and all the intricate details were remarkable. Once again, I think that all schools right across my electorate did a really great job promoting the importance of reading books and all those types of things.

I love sports season, particularly in my local community. I am really fortunate to have a number of extraordinary football and netball associations—hockey, soccer, you name it, we have every single sport available. When it comes to the BLG, we have just finished the Barossa Light and Gawler Women's Association finals. Unfortunately, I was not able to be there for the grand final on the weekend, as I was in Perth celebrating my brother's last game, but I sent them a container of oranges they could enjoy at half-time.

We also have the Adelaide Hills finals, which have kicked off, and that is set to be a really exciting time. This weekend is the last weekend for the BLG men's team. I very much look forward to getting out and cheering on all the teams right throughout their finals series. I think we all understand this, as local members of parliament in this place, but the volunteer hours that go into not just doing the minor round games but particularly being able to put on the finals series is just so fantastic.

At every point in your journey of going to the local footy, you are seeing a local volunteer. Whether you are getting a barracker at the gate, whether you are going to get your chips and your lollies from the canteen, or you are seeing the coach or the runner, these people are all volunteers in our community who are giving up their time. I think it is amazing. I wish all the teams that are participating in finals this year all the best. For all of you who did not make it, better luck next year.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: And congratulations to the Gawler teams that won.